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Springfield man charged with 16 counts of sexual assault, including rape

By | Jun 3, 2025

Springfield man charged with 16 counts of sexual assault, including rape

WESTFIELD — A Springfield man, who was a bus monitor for a company that provides transportation for people with physical and mental disabilities, was charged on May 20 in District Court on 16 counts of sexual assault, including two rapes, that occurred on a company bus involving a woman described as intellectually disabled, according to court documents.


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Three major drug trafficking networks dismantled

By | Jun 3, 2025

Three major drug trafficking networks dismantled

SPRINGFIELD — The Hampden County District Attorney’s office recently announced that three major drug trafficking investigations in Western Massachusetts yielded 52 arrests, 45 firearms and over 37 kilograms of drugs.


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By | Jun 3, 2025

Springfield’s SBA office closure criticized by lawmakers

SPRINGFIELD — Calling it a “nonsensical war against small businesses,” four major Massachusetts lawmakers are slamming the Department of Government Efficiency’s decision to close the Springfield Small Business Administration office on 1 Federal St.


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Springfield City Council approves honorary street sign for Leonard Naylor

By | May 29, 2025

Springfield City Council approves honorary street sign for Leonard Naylor

SPRINGFIELD — Labeled a “remarkable leader” whose legacy and community service to Springfield spans 38 years, Bishop Leonard Naylor will be honored by the city with his own street in the coming days.


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No increase to Springfield water and sewer rates; new charge proposed

By | May 29, 2025

No increase to Springfield water and sewer rates; new charge proposed

SPRINGFIELD — Although water and sewer rates are expected to remain level in fiscal year 2026, the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission is proposing a new charge to its customers accounts.


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CPC recommends remaining CPA funding for projects in Springfield

By | May 28, 2025

CPC recommends remaining CPA funding for projects in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD — A couple weeks after sending its first round of Community Preservation Act funding recommendations to City Council, the Community Preservation Committee submitted its final round of suggestions during its May 20 meeting.


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Groundbreaking kicks off ‘X’ reconstruction project

By | May 28, 2025

Groundbreaking kicks off ‘X’ reconstruction project

SPRINGFIELD — One of Springfield’s largest roadway projects in the city’s history is officially underway.


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By | May 28, 2025

Western Massachusetts Baseball Hall of Fame to welcome new members

The Western Massachusetts Baseball Hall of Fame will be inducting six new members who have made significant contributions to baseball in the region. The induction ceremony will take place on Thursday, June 5, at 6 p.m. at the Wyckoff Country Club, 233 Easthampton Rd., Holyoke.


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Neal discusses fed cuts, Trump’s tax bill

By | May 28, 2025

Neal discusses fed cuts, Trump’s tax bill

SPRINGFIELD — U.S. Rep. Richard Neal believes that what is currently going on at the federal level will ultimately only benefit the rich.


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